Product Quality Engineer

Company Overview

Founded in 1962, Air Techniques, Inc. manufactures first‑rate products for the dental industry. Over 64 years later, the company has grown from a small operation into a successful corporation headquartered in New York. Air Techniques designs and builds utility‑room and digital imaging products in a vertically integrated factory that follows FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and stringent quality standards. The in‑house engineering staff creates products for the dental market, and the company maintains ISO‑13485 registration, reinforcing its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, bills of material, electrical schematics, material specifications, workmanship standards, and acceptance criteria.
• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on production and customer‑returned units to assess the nature and extent of defects or failures.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other precision hand tools to obtain accurate dimensional measurements.
• Operate CMM equipment, applying appropriate probing strategies and part setup to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Identify recurring issues and escalate complex failures to the Product Quality Manager.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Procurement teams to communicate findings and support the development of corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist the Technical Returns Evaluation Manager with development or revision of repair procedures and work instructions.
• Participate in Lean or continuous‑improvement initiatives to reduce turnaround time and defects.
• Perform internal quality systems audits and ensure compliance with department procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, or product inspection role.
• Prior experience with root‑cause analysis methodologies strongly preferred.

Core Skills

• Proficiency with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM).
• Working knowledge of ERP systems for logging and tracking (experience with Epicor or similar a plus).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills; strong Microsoft Excel proficiency preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and product specifications.
• Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lb.
• Ability to use hand tools.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline focused on quality.